3-D Printing

Mount Prospect Community

● Population 54,777● NW Suburb● Circ just under 1 million● 13 schools with multiple school districts● All districts have 3-D Printer and offer some

CAD programming. Limited access and dependent schedules.

❏ Does our community want access?❏ Does this fit with our culture of our Library? ❏ Alternatives to no dedicated space.❏ Work with staff already in place.

There is something unique about making

physical things. These things are like little

pieces of us and seem to embody portions

of our souls. (Maker Movement Manifesto, Mark Hatch)

Programs

Number of Programs Overall Attendance

Dremel Idea Builder (First Generation)

Tool Up!

Web Submission Form

● Submissions limited to MP patrons

● Patrons under 18 must have parent’s

permission

● Cost is a base rate of $1 plus 10¢ per

meter

● Size and time restriction

● Printed by staff

● We will not edit designs to ensure

proper printing

● We will not print illegal, inappropriate,

potentially dangerous items or those

items that violate copyright laws.

3-D Design Resources

Pre-plan a design

Create your own design!

Know the strengths of different CAD programs.

Free .stl files are great, but...

Note: Some free designs may not print properly. It is recommended that you inspect them in a CAD software before submitting.

Some things just won’t print!

Embrace the fails!

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Future is bright!